Thursday, November 10, 2011

There is a memorial service tomorrow commemorating the 265 lives lost 10 years ago on flight 587. Anyone wishing to show their respect can join NYC Councilman and Pastor Fernando Cabrera at tomorrow’s service. Many of the victims were Bronx residents. May they all rest in peace.

Gregory

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WHO: NYC Council Member Fernando Cabrera

WHAT: Councilman Cabrera will speak at a memorial ceremony commemorating the 265 lives lost 10 years ago on Flight 587. 90% of the passengers on the flight were Dominican

WHEN: Friday, November 11th, 2011

11:00AM

WHERE: Memorial Garden (Between the B and C buildings) at Hostos Community College

500 Grand Concourse

Bronx, NY 10451

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American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300, crashed into the Belle Harbor neighborhood of Queens, a borough of New York City, New York, shortly after takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport on November 12, 2001. This is the second deadliest U.S. aviation accident to date, after American Airlines Flight 191.With 260 fatalities on board and 5 on the ground, this accident has the third highest death toll of any accident involving an Airbus A300

“As one of the first members of the clergy to arrive on the scene that tragic day, I know firsthand the impact this tragedy had—given how close it was to 9/11—on the entire city,” said Councilman Cabrera. “It was particularly impactful on the Dominican community as over 90% of those killed on the flight were of Dominican descent,” he continued. “I ask that New Yorkers join me in remembrance of those who lost their lives that day, as we ensure that we never forget the impact they had on our community.”